Redland Primary School, Chippenham

Ofsted's report card from its 6 May 2026 inspection grades Redland Primary School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils' attainment in national curriculum tests is typically in line with, and in some cases, above the national average."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders ensure that staff, parents and carers, and pupils understand the importance of regular attendance and positive behaviour."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed a broad and balanced curriculum that makes clear the precise knowledge and skills that pupils learn, from the early years to Year 6."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders in the early years have high expectations for what children can achieve."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for pupils with special needs and/or disabilities (SEND)."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders and governors have a clear and ambitious vision for the school."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders prioritise pupils' personal development and wellbeing."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that staff design and select learning activities that help pupils to consistently develop the depth of knowledge they need across the curriculum"; "Leaders should continue to ensure that the school's approach to handwriting is implemented consistently well so that pupils develop accurate and fluent letter formation over time".

In its own words: "As a school, we fundamentally believe in developing and nurturing the whole child. Each child is unique, which is something we celebrate and value as a school. The core skills of English and maths are extremely important, but they alone do not define a child. Providing a curriculum which is enriching and broad, which stimulates interest and curiosity is integral."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, Lego and forest school.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Redland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 88% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Redland Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Redland Primary School are Frogwell Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 48% reading, 45% maths); St Peter's CofE Academy (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 70% reading, 70% maths); Ivy Lane Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 83% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 69% reading, 54% maths).

Redland Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 40 pupils (13.7%) received SEN support and 8 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Chippenham Rail Station, about 1180 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Redland School (se-bound), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 178 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Redland Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Redland Primary School are Sheldon School (0.4 miles), Hardenhuish School (0.6 miles), The Young People's Support Centre (0.7 miles) and Abbeyfield School (1.8 miles).